Philly Beef Stuffed Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Meat
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Thinly sliced lean beef (ground or steak cut), 1 pound
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Cheese tortellini (fresh), 20 ounces
→ Veggie Mix
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Thinly sliced medium onion
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Thin strips of green bell pepper
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Thin strips of red bell pepper
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3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
→ Cheese & Dairy
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1/2 cup of heavy cream
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1 cup of mozzarella or provolone cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup of shredded cheddar (if you want)
→ Seasonings & Liquids
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2 cups of beef broth
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1 teaspoon of onion powder
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika (if you want)
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Black pepper and salt to your liking
→ Toppings
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Red pepper flakes, crushed
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Parmesan cheese, grated
# Instructions:
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Heat your pan with olive oil until it's sizzling. Toss in your beef strips or crumble your ground beef while cooking. When it turns brown in about 3-5 minutes, take it out but keep all those yummy drippings in the pan!
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Throw your onions and peppers into those tasty meat juices. Let them cook until they're soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Add your chopped garlic just at the end for 30 seconds - you'll catch that amazing smell right away.
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Pop your beef back in with the vegetables and sprinkle all your flavorings - Worcestershire, both powders, paprika if you're adding it, plus some salt and pepper. Let it all mingle together for a minute or two.
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Add your broth and cream, stir it all up, and let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it starts getting a bit thicker.
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Drop your tortellini straight into this mix, put the lid on, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir now and then so every tortellini gets coated in that tasty sauce.
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Sprinkle in all your cheese and stir till it's all melty and smooth. If the sauce gets too thick, just splash in a bit more broth.
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Scoop it onto plates and top with parsley, pepper flakes for some kick, or a sprinkle of Parmesan. Grab a fork and enjoy it while it's hot!
# Notes:
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Any steak works for this - try sirloin, ribeye, or even yesterday's leftovers!
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Don't stress if the sauce looks runny at first - it'll get thicker as it sits.